What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – Long-Term Care / Nursing Homes position at Optimum Care Hospitalist Group, PLLC?
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide comprehensive care to residents in long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and skilled nursing facilities. This role focuses on caring for older adults with complex medical needs, managing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting residents’ quality of life.
The APRN will work closely with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, residents, and families to develop individualized treatment plans, promote continuity of care, and help reduce avoidable hospital transfers. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and a commitment to dignified, resident-centered care.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct routine rounds, comprehensive assessments, and follow-up visits for long-term care and skilled nursing residents.
- Evaluate changes in residents’ conditions and provide timely treatment, follow-up, or escalation of care.
- Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, COPD, dementia, and other conditions commonly affecting older adults.
- Address acute concerns, including infections, falls, dehydration, pain, and changes in mental status.
- Develop and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the supervising or collaborating physician and facility care team.
- Prescribe medications and treatments within the applicable scope of practice and practice agreements.
- Review medication regimens for effectiveness, potential interactions, and opportunities to reduce unnecessary medications.
- Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Support wound care, nutritional needs, mobility concerns, and other common long-term care needs.
- Participate in care coordination following hospital discharge, including medication reconciliation and follow-up planning.
- Communicate with residents and families regarding treatment plans, changes in condition, and goals of care.
- Collaborate with hospice and palliative care teams when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in quality improvement efforts focused on resident safety, infection prevention, and reducing avoidable hospitalizations.
Qualifications and Skills
- Current APRN licensure and appropriate national board certification.
- Experience in geriatrics, long-term care, nursing homes, skilled nursing, or post-acute care preferred.
- Strong assessment skills and the ability to manage residents with multiple chronic conditions and complex medical needs.
- Knowledge of dementia care, medication management, fall prevention, and common geriatric health concerns.
- Ability to recognize changes in condition and make sound, timely clinical decisions.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and clear, accurate clinical documentation.
- Familiarity with ICD-10 and CPT coding relevant to services provided.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with facility staff, physicians, residents, and families.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize resident needs and manage rounding responsibilities.
- Commitment to compassionate care that respects residents’ dignity, preferences, and goals.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Pay: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $130,000 - $140,000